Soya nuggets, a variation of soyabeans, have been used in this recipe and cooked in a white gravy. The traditional use of cashews in this recipe has been substituted with cauliflower purée, making this a healthy gravy.
A non- traditional pullav which is neither too rich nor too hot.
Dainty baskets stuffed with creamy corn.
Carrot butter is loaded with vitamin a which helps maintain good vision. This recipe reduces the amount of butter to be used and makes a great spread.
Tomatoes stuffed with cottage cheese, cabbage and spices makes a healthy version of vegetable. Serve it chilled with cucmber and coriander to make it a delicious meals.
Mushroom might look and taste simple, but not after you have stuffed it with oregano-tinged spinach and corn. With a nutritious filling and a creamy topping, stuffed mushrooms is an awesome starter.
Think
breakfast, and Mooli Roti is amongst the first choices that come to your mind. This very popular North Indian breakfast dish has been tweaked slightly in this recipe, by including oats flour along with whole wheat flour, to boost the fibre content.
Grated radish contributes not only flavour but also nutrients, and also helps to moisten the rotis. A couple of spice powders are added to the dough to give the Zero Oil Oats Mooli Roti a lip-smacking flavour. You will really enjoy the unique texture and homely flavour of this Oats Mooli Roti, when had hot.
Serve with
curds or with some
low-cal pickle or chutney .You can also enjoy it as it is with a cup of hot
tea .
This sweet and sour sweet-corn dip, when served with toasted triangles or some wafers, is a delectable treat that can be enjoyed at any time of the day.
Go south with Errisery! This variation of the popular south Indian dry vegetable dish uses raw bananas whose bland taste accentuates the spiciness of the tadka.
Ever thought Chinese and Indian cuisine would meet in a Paratha? That is precisely what makes this recipe very unique! The horde of well-chosen ingredients makes this recipe tasty and healthy. Bean sprouts and vegetables impart crunch to these Parathas; hence take care not to overcook them. The Parathas are folded in an interesting style, like an envelope to hold the stuffing in; hence take care while cooking them too so as to retain the shape. One of these Parathas with a glass of juice for breakfast is sure to keep you going till lunch.
Mutter comes together with mawa in this truly royal recipe. Cooked in a blend of carefully chosen spices, this is certainly a meal fit for a king… the food of the maharajas cooked in the
Microwave !
A grand favourite with everyone, these chips can be conveniently made in advance and had with salsa… or you can go for quick stir-fry nachos like this. Since cheesy nachos are a no-no for diabetics, I have added value to the nachos by stir-frying with nutritious vegetables.
You will no longer crave for those high-cal cheesy delights once you have tasted this… however, remember that even these cannot be had regularly, but only as an occasional treat!
A spicy curry that characterises the fiery weather and dynamic temperament of tamilnadu. The chettinad style is one of the main regional cuisines of tamilnadu. The cuisine is famous for its fried and steamed snacks, and spicy side-dishes. It is normally quite pungent even though the recipes use a significant amount of rich and bland ingredients like coconut, coconut milk, cashews and khus-khus. This particular rice accompaniment takes a long time to cook but you will enjoy the outcome. Plus, the dish can also be made in advance and refrigerated for up to a week.
A colourful selection of fresh and nutritious veggies is steeped in the charmoula marinade (of algerian and moroccan origin) and crisped to perfection. Make sure you make the marinade right, since that is the highlight of this recipe.